Valley of Lights

Name: Valley of Lights
Price: 10.81 USD
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ISBN: 9780995797345

✍️ Stephen Gallagher

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4.6

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🏛 Brooligan Press 📅 2017 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780995797345

📝 Description: Valley of Lights

"One of the best writers of his generation"-Mystery Scene "I wasn't the only one blown away by Valley of Lights... his work has that kind of beat and boogie that only writers of character and style have. He plots well. But his strength is in the purity of his storytelling and in the development of his characters"-Joe R LansdaleSupernatural fusion of horror and police procedural set in Phoenix, Arizona. When Phoenix Police Sergeant Alex Volchak discovers the true nature of a predator that has survived among us unnoticed for generations, he places himself and those around him in mortal danger. It's older than the desert, a thing without a name, but as vicious, jealous and self-preserving a creature as ever walked the earth. And it hides in plain sight."An excellent thriller... a cracking pace... large helpings of deadpan gallows humour and a genuine ability to create a sense of evil"-Glasgow Evening Times"A finely crafted, absorbing novel"-Stephen Laws

💎 Our verdict on Valley of Lights

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Valley of Lights succeeds as a finely crafted thriller that balances horror with procedural realism. Its strength lies in character development and the purity of its storytelling rather than mere shock value. However, readers expecting traditional ghost stories or explicit violence may find the tone too restrained or the focus on investigation too dry. It does not suit those who prefer fast-paced action over atmospheric dread. The book demands patience for its deliberate pacing and reliance on psychological unease. While it lacks the visceral punch of some true crime narratives, its clever plot and deadpan humor provide a distinct reading experience. It is best approached as a literary horror mystery rather than a straightforward scare fest.

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4.6

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Horror Reads editorial team

Valley of Lights succeeds as a finely crafted thriller that balances horror with procedural realism. Its strength lies in character development and the purity of its storytelling rather than mere shock value. However, readers expecting traditional ghost stories or explicit violence may find the tone too restrained or the focus on investigation too dry. It does not suit those who prefer fast-paced action over atmospheric dread. The book demands patience for its deliberate pacing and reliance on psychological unease. While it lacks the visceral punch of some true crime narratives, its clever plot and deadpan humor provide a distinct reading experience. It is best approached as a literary horror mystery rather than a straightforward scare fest.